Raphaël Coleman facts for kids
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Raphaël Coleman
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Born | London, England, UK
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30 September 1994
Died | 6 February 2020 | (aged 25)
Other names | James "Iggy" Fox |
Occupation | Actor, activist |
Years active | 2000–2020 |
Raphaël Coleman was an English actor and activist. He was born on September 30, 1994, and sadly passed away on February 6, 2020.
When he was a child, Raphaël acted in several movies. He became well-known for his role as Eric Brown in the film Nanny McPhee. After his acting career, he changed his name to James "Iggy" Fox. He then became a strong supporter of environmental causes. He worked with a group called Extinction Rebellion to help fight climate change. He once shared that after studying for seven years to get a master's degree, he decided to focus on protecting our planet.
His Acting Career
Raphaël Coleman started acting when he was young. He appeared in a few films, showing his talent on screen. His most famous role was in the popular movie Nanny McPhee. In this film, he played Eric Brown, one of the children who learned important lessons from a magical nanny.
Here are some of the movies he acted in:
- Nanny McPhee (2005) as Eric Brown
- It's Alive (2009) as Chris Davis
- Edward's Turmoil (2009) as Edward
- The Fourth Kind (2009) as Ronnie Tyler
Becoming an Activist
After his time as an actor, Raphaël decided to focus on something very important to him: the environment. He became a dedicated activist, working to protect the Earth from climate change. He used the name James "Iggy" Fox during this time.
He joined a group called Extinction Rebellion. This group works to make people aware of climate change and encourages governments to take action. Raphaël believed strongly in protecting our planet for future generations.
Awards He Received
Raphaël Coleman's acting was recognized with some awards and nominations.
Year | Category | Award | Result |
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2007 | Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film
Shared with Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Eliza Bennett, Jennifer Rae Daykin, Holly Gibbs & Samuel Honywood. |
Young Artist Award | Nominated |
2010 | British Independent Film Festival | Best Young Actor | Won |
2010 | Brussels Short Film Festival | Best Male Interpretation | Won |